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The Best Places for HGV Drivers in Great Britain
Research company NimbleFins analysed data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to compare regions on 3 factors important to large goods drivers: average pay, availability of jobs and how expensive an area is to live.
30 Year Old Volvo HGV Covered in Banksy Artwork to Sell for £1.5m at Auction
A truck which has been covered in graffiti by Banksy were tipped to go for over £1.5 million at auction as collectors from over the world are set to battle out for the acclaimed piece of art when it went under the hammer on 14th September 2019.
Are You Driving Legally? DVSA Warns Drivers to Check After Technical Issues affect CPC Records
Technical problems with the agency’s website prevented driver training records being uploaded in time for the Driver CPC deadline. The agency are asking enforcement officers to “be aware of the outages” and to “act accordingly” when checking a driver’s Driver Qualifications Card (DQC).
How to Apply for Your Provisional HGV License
Before thinking about taking your theory and practical tests, you first need to apply for your provisional license. If you are considering becoming a HGV driver – it is best to sort out this part as soon as possible to avoid any further delays to your future career.
What are Smart Motorways and How Do They Work?
Since their inception, smart motorways have gained a great deal of criticism from members of the police, professional drivers and the public alike – but why are smart motorways causing so much trouble?
Highway Code Update – New Motorway Rules. What Do You Need to Know?
Following recent changes to smart motorways, there has been an update to the Highway Code which addresses how you could be fined by ignoring lane closures.
HGV Driver Hours – How Do They Work?
HGV driver work hours are currently regulated by EU law, however it is unlikely that these will change once we have left.
Bin Lorry Stranded as Heatwave Melts Road Surface Around It
In July, a bin lorry became stuck in a Berkshire road as extreme temperatures were causing roads to melt.
Ford’s Electric Truck Prototype Can Tow 500 Tons
Ford is really serious about electric trucks – and to prove the point, the company has released a video which shows an all-electric pickup hauling a load weighing over 100 pounds over a makeshift test track which was set up in a railway yard.Enquire Now - 0800 2545 007
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